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Course Description

This presentation describes the influence of the sympathetic nervous system on the musculoskeletal system, specifically as it relates to conditions treated by Physical and Occupational Therapists. The anatomy and physiology of the SNS is briefly reviewed. Factors that facilitate SNS tone are reviewed and guidelines to minimize SNS facilitation in patients are discussed. Two treatment approaches that have shown promise in managing syndromes characterized by high SNS tone are presented: Triggerpoint Therapy and Connective Tissue Massage.

Course Requirements:
  • Computer with internet and working speakers/sound are required for this course.
  • Course must be completed within 30 days of activation (activate course within 6 months of purchase).
  • An online multiple-choice quiz (80% passing score) and submission of an online evaluation form are required for successful completion.
  • A certificate of completion will be available to print immediately after course is successfully completed.
AOTA Classification Codes
Domain of OT: Performance Skills, Performance Patterns
OT Process: Evaluation

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the effect of increased SNS tone on musculoskeletal structures
  • List 4 variables known to have a facilitatory effect on SNS tone
  • Provide a general description of triggerpoint therapy and connective tissue massage

Yorick Wijting

PT, DPT

Yorick received his Physical Therapy degree in the Netherlands and his DPT at the University of St. Augustine, Florida. He has extensive training and practical experience in biophysical agents and teaches nationally and internationally to medical professionals on their therapeutic use. Yorick has been instrumental in developing the use of electrical stimulation by Speech Language Pathologists in the treatment of dysphagia. Yorick currently lives in California and runs his private practice in Gilroy, CA.

Financial Disclosure: Yorick receives honoraria from CIAO Seminars for the presentation of his live course(s) and royalties for the sale of his recorded course(s). Yorick is the author and an instructor for the VitalStim Therapy Specialty Program.
Non-Financial Disclosure: no relevant relationships exist

15 Minutes
Case Study
15 Minutes
Sympathetic Nervous System
15 Minutes
How to Treat
15 Minutes
Connective Tissue Massage
15 Minutes
Trigger Points
15 Minutes
Test
1.5 Hours
Total

Delivery VIA:

  • Online - This course is offered in an online, on demand format.
  • Club CIAO - Club CIAO: This course is also part of Club CIAO, our all-you-can-eat buffet of online courses for one low price. Club CIAO Members also receive 25% off of all Live Stream courses!

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 1.5 Hours
  • CIAO is an AOTA Approved Provider #4119 (OT/COTAs)
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (1 PDU)
  • As an IACET Authorized Provider, CIAO offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard
  • CIAO is authorized by IACET to offer 0.15 CEUs for this program
  • CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA Continuing Education
  • CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
  • This activity is provided by the Texas Board of PT Examiners Accredited Prov #2202009#TX
  • This activity meets continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
  • The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE
  • Approved for:
  • 1.5 Hours PT/PTAs in AR, IL, NY, TX(1.5 CCUs)
  • 2.0 Hours OT/COTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-439822)

Course meets requirements for:

  • OT/COTAs in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT,
  • OT/COTAs in NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

    • The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.


    CIAO is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). CIAO complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, CIAO is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.


    CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)


    Reviews

    Thank you for sharing this information.

    - Hereford, TX / Oct 2022

    Loved the teacher!!

    - Baton Rouge, LA / Aug 2022

    Thank you

    - Weehawken , NJ / Aug 2022

    Thanks

    - Midlothian, VA / Mar 2016

    Liked the illustrations.

    - Orlando, FL / Jul 2015

    I think this should be worth more than 1 1/2 ceus! good info and instructor!

    - Sylvania, OH / Jun 2015

    Good topic; very enlightening and stimulating; Yorick is a very good video presenter with concise slides.

    - Middletown, DE / Feb 2015

    Great course, great stories to hook learning too. as an SLP, this info is important in understanding issues for breathing, voice and speech function.

    - Trinidad, CA / Aug 2014

    A very informative presentation. A complex topic explained in a very organized concise manner and in easy-to-understand language.

    - Menlo Park, CA / Apr 2014